Upon completing this course, students should be able to evaluate and apply current psychological theory and research to understanding how people define and react to justice/injustice and the implications for organizations, interventions and public policy.

Course Objectives

Describe psychological theories and research relevant to the social psychology of justice.

Apply psychological theories and research to understanding people’s attitudes and behavior.

Critically evaluate research findings designed to test psychological models of social justice and intergroup conflict.

This course also is designed to contribute to the following Psychology Department learning objectives:

Understand the major concepts, theories, and perspectives in psychology.

Apply psychological theories, concepts, and principles to broader social issues and social systems.

Understand and apply basic research methods in psychology and the social sciences.